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Taiwan's Giant Radar System Monitors Missile Trajectories

Defense·10.07.2026AI özeti

Taiwan's Giant Radar System Monitors Missile Trajectories

Taiwan's giant radar at Leshan Radar Station, purchased from the US, monitors missile trajectories up to 5,000km away. It covers mainland China, the South China Sea, and the Korean peninsula, with upgrades for detecting low-altitude missiles.

SCMP News

China's Submarine Missile Test Signals Growing Nuclear Deterrent

Defense·08.07.2026AI özeti

China's Submarine Missile Test Signals Growing Nuclear Deterrent

China conducted its first known submarine-launched ballistic missile test since 1982, raising concerns about its expanding nuclear capabilities and military assertiveness. Analysts view it as a strategic signal of a credible sea-based deterrent, prompting calls for increased defense spending and security coordination among US allies.

Times of India

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China Conducts First Public Demonstration of Submarine-Launched Missile Capability

Dünya·07.07.2026AI özeti

China Conducts First Public Demonstration of Submarine-Launched Missile Capability

China has publicly demonstrated its submarine-launched missile capability for the first time. Analysts suggest the test was for strategic signaling, potentially increasing calls for defense investment and security coordination among US allies amid rising regional tensions. Questions remain about the specific missile and flight path.

SCMP Economy

Nato Secretary General contacts Japanese Defence Minister after Chinese submarine missile test

Defense·06.07.2026AI özeti

Nato Secretary General contacts Japanese Defence Minister after Chinese submarine missile test

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte contacted Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi after a Chinese nuclear submarine fired a test missile into the Pacific, stating Nato cannot be 'naive' about China's military development given intertwined global theatres.

SCMP Economy

China urges calm over submarine missile test, sparking regional alarm

Dünya·06.07.2026AI özeti

China urges calm over submarine missile test, sparking regional alarm

China tested a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine, prompting criticism from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Beijing urged nations not to "overinterpret" the routine military drill, which landed in the Pacific Ocean.

The Independent World

China test-launches long-range ballistic missile from submarine in South Pacific

Dünya·06.07.2026AI özeti

China test-launches long-range ballistic missile from submarine in South Pacific

China test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a submarine in the South Pacific on Monday, sparking protests from Australia and New Zealand. Beijing claims it was routine training, but the launch occurred within the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, violating treaty protocols.

The Independent World

UK's Entire Nuclear-Powered Submarine Fleet Grounded Due to Maintenance Issues

HABER

29.06.2026AI özeti

UK's Entire Nuclear-Powered Submarine Fleet Grounded Due to Maintenance Issues

The UK's entire operational fleet of 5 Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarines is currently unable to deploy due to maintenance bottlenecks, leaving Britain 'toothless' amid tensions with Russia, according to the UK Defence Journal.

RT News

South Korea, U.S. Launch Follow-up Talks on Nuclear-Powered Submarine Deal

Siyaset·02.06.2026AI özeti

South Korea, U.S. Launch Follow-up Talks on Nuclear-Powered Submarine Deal

South Korea and the U.S. began follow-up negotiations on a deal for Seoul's nuclear-powered submarines, with discussions also covering uranium enrichment and wartime operational control transfer.

Australia to Buy Third Secondhand US Nuclear Submarine for Aukus Program

Australia opts for a third secondhand Virginia-class submarine over new models to simplify training and reduce costs in the Aukus program, with estimated savings but no fundamental cost shift in the $370bn deal.

South Korea to Launch First Low-Enriched Uranium Submarines by Mid-2030s

South Korea plans to launch its first submarines powered by low-enriched uranium by the mid-2030s, with delivery to the Republic of Korea Navy by the late 2030s, ensuring a 30-year operational lifespan without nuclear weapons capability.

South Korea Urges Faster Adoption of Nuclear-Powered Submarines

South Korean leader Lee calls for accelerated development of nuclear-powered submarines, aided by US cooperation, to enhance defence capabilities and peace on the Korean peninsula.

S. Korea to Accelerate Nuclear-Powered Submarine Acquisition Amid N. Korea Threats

President Lee Jae Myung accelerates South Korea's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines amid North Korea's growing threats, also seeking to regain wartime OPCON from the U.S.

S. Korea's President Lee Urges Accelerated Adoption of Nuclear-Powered Submarines, OPCON Transfer

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung directs officials to expedite the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines and the transfer of wartime operational control from the U.S., citing the need to enhance self-defense amid North Korea's escalating nuclear and missile threats.

South Korea Initiates Formal Process for Nuclear-Powered Submarines

Defense·20.05.2026AI özeti

South Korea Initiates Formal Process for Nuclear-Powered Submarines

South Korea's Navy has begun the formal process to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, submitting a requirements document to the Joint Chiefs of Staff amid stalled security talks with the U.S. The U.S. has approved the project and committed to assisting with fuel sourcing.

Labor Council Alarmed by Port Kembla Nuclear Submarine Base Proposal

Siyaset·17.05.2026AI özeti

Labor Council Alarmed by Port Kembla Nuclear Submarine Base Proposal

A labor union has voiced strong opposition to documents revealing Port Kembla as a preferred Australian base for nuclear-powered submarines, citing it would make the area a "massive target" and warning of political fallout.

Guardian World

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Port Kembla named preferred Australian base for nuclear submarines, sparking union alarm

Siyaset·17.05.2026AI özeti

Port Kembla named preferred Australian base for nuclear submarines, sparking union alarm

A labor union has voiced strong opposition to Port Kembla being named a preferred Australian base for nuclear-powered submarines, citing security risks and potential political fallout. Documents revealed the New South Wales government's preference, warning of the area becoming a target.

South Korea to Announce Road Map for Nuclear-Powered Submarine Acquisition Amid Stalled US Talks

South Korea plans to unveil a road map for acquiring nuclear-powered submarines, despite stalled follow-up negotiations with the US after October's summit agreement, seeking to accelerate the project amid strategic and industrial interests.

South Korea Seeks U.S. Support for Nuclear-Powered Submarine Acquisition

HABER

13.05.2026AI özeti

South Korea Seeks U.S. Support for Nuclear-Powered Submarine Acquisition

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back requests U.S. Navy support for acquiring nuclear-powered submarines, citing shared security interests and strong shipbuilding capabilities, as part of a joint summit agreement.